This is part 5 of the “If an alien who looked like Benedict Cumberbatch asked you this…” series.

At the end of each episode, I usually set the scene and ask the guest to advise an alien how they see life on the planet. Because it's always at the end, there's good chance you've missed some of these gems! Welcome to the Alien Answer series.

This is part 4 of the “If an alien who looked like Benedict Cumberbatch asked you this…” series.

At the end of each episode, I usually set the scene and ask the guest to advise an alien how they see life on the planet. Because it's always at the end, there's good chance you've missed some of these gems! Welcome to the Alien Answer series.

This is part 3 of the “If an alien who looked like Benedict Cumberbatch asked you this…” series.

At the end of each episode, I usually set the scene and ask the guest to advise an alien how they see life on the planet. Because it's always at the end, there's good chance you've missed some of these gems! Welcome to the Alien Answer series.

This is part 2 of the “If an alien who looked like Benedict Cumberbatch asked you this…” series.

At the end of each episode, I usually set the scene and ask the guest to advise an alien how they see life on the planet. Because it's always at the end, there's good chance you've missed some of these gems! Welcome to the Alien Answer series.

In this talk, Dan gets real about drug addiction and what’s really going on in the hearts and minds of addicts. He offers tools for dealing with reality when drugs are no longer an option, and at the end shares an incredibly enlightening fable that sums up the whole conversation.

In Prince Edward Island, Canada, Nicholas gets real with talks about schizophrenia, the ubiquitousness of music in all things, drug and alcohol use, being a Christian, paranoia, not fitting into the standard mold of society, and how in the midst of this diorama he is a Canadian Trump supporter.

This episode is different. In it, you'll "hear" from 15 people who are no longer with us in the realm of the living, narrated by Jeremy Nickel. Information about the person will be presented first, then quotes (if available) will be read.

In a serendipitous meeting at a cafe in Washington D.C., I spoke with Michael Harris II, and found out that he not only had some great insight into humanity, but was the nephew of Dr. Lucas. Dr. Lucas is the daughter of Dr. Curtis W. Harris Sr. and Dr. Ruth Jones Harris, who are both fascinating figures in and of themselves (Curtis W. Harris can be seen in many a photograph with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.). We talk about family, freedom, equitability, and much more in this talk.

Bridget Clinch was in the Australian army, and was pretty content in life with one exception: she knew she was a woman, had the body of a man, and the Australian army at the time didn’t allow transgender soldiers.

Rather than letting the ruling policy of a nation’s armed forces deter her, she fought. Listen to the episode to gain valuable insight into Bridget’s life, how she did what she did, and moreover, how she sees life on this pale blue dot.

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Zakiyyah Walker is a Personal Revolution Coach for Black Women. She helps Black Women get clear on what they really desire absent of societal expectations. She knows that women are tired of fighting for others and neglecting themselves. She’s committed to helping Black Women remove their “crown of thorns” and heal from societal and generational baggage and ancestral trauma. Together, we face hard truths, break unhealthy patterns and embark on the path to your very own Personal Revolution. Visit her at LeoSeason.com She is also the owner of the Legacy Apparel Line Joyceskid.com.

While visiting Mont Royal in Montreal, Canada, I stumbled upon a truly masterful pianist. But the story didn't stop at the masterful piano playing; William was born in Syria and has a fun and interesting story to tell regarding how he ended up in the Western World.

Sex is a fundamental aspect of the human social condition and human biology (obviously we wouldn't be here without it). Why is it still so...misunderstood, sometimes abused, feared, or associated with darkness?

Sarrah Rose works full time with those who need help with healing in the area of all things sexual. We discuss taboos, where they originate, what sexual repression can lead to, and much more.

In The Shoes Of is back in business! Planned interviews will still be done, but like this episode, many in the future will be raw on the fly footage from random meetings with interesting people around the world.

In this episode, we meet a 77-year-old taxi driver who has some wisdom regarding health and longevity, representatives from the longest protest in U.S. history, and from a mother and daughter who had just experienced the Museum of African American History and Culture.

Welcome to the world of Christopher Moore, author of 16 bestsellers. Chris has a superpower, which is being able to write stories that somehow take you completely out of your own life and world, and into one that is poignantly hilarious, emotionally vivid, authentic, and outrageous in the best sense of the word. In a world where screen celebrities are, well, celebrated, take some time to read some of his books and become a fan of someone who can introduce new worlds in your imagination.

Erica Blocker is a mother, side business strategist, founder of Moms With Dreams University, and fellow podcaster. In this episode, we talk about the Black Panther movement, Black culture, being a mom and all that entails, and living a life of purpose and pursuing dreams especially because you're a parent.

This conversation sparked some parallel thoughts from the incredible "Seeing White" series from Scene on Radio, which I believe should be listened to with an open mind by everyone on the globe, though especially Americans. Check it out below.

Juan Escalante came to the United States when he was 11. When he found out later that he was undocumented and how much it would cost him and his family just to live, he decided to fight for change. Then DACA was introduced, and it seemed like a dream come true. Now that dream is being meddled with and shattered for almost 1 million people and will affect millions more. Curious about DACA and Dreamers? Listen to what Mr. Escalante has to say on the subject.

In this episode, I spoke with Tina Russek, the gifts-in-kind manager at the L.A. Mission in, you guessed it, Los Angeles, CA. Tina has a background in radio, hotel catering, and sales. That is what she used to do...until she was called to work in an area of Los Angeles called Skid Row.

Stone Movers. Ancient prayer traditions. Wandering at the age of 3 on the California coast. Zak Flying Around embodies curiosity and humility and has some great stories about his life as a stone mover.